Dan Critchlow Archives: 04/2026

Ivan Fresneda is expected to miss Sporting CP’s match against Arsenal on Wednesday, but club captain Morten Hjulmand is back after suspension.

Six Arsenal youth players were spotted in first-team training ahead of Wednesday’s match against Sporting CP, with at least one expected to make the senior squad for the game.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League survival hopes suffered multiple blows over the weekend, beyond just their defeat to Sunderland.

Arsenal’s open training session ahead of Wednesday night’s match against Sporting CP didn’t bring any good news, with fresh concerns about Declan Rice’s fitness.

Arsenal will have the same referee for Wednesday’s quarter-final second leg as they did in the same fixture last season, with UEFA confirming the appointment.

Former Arsenal player Jorginho has admitted his regret at the misunderstanding with American singer Chappell Roan, posting online to clarify the situation.

FC Barcelona have submitted a complaint to UEFA over the pitch at Atletico Madrid’s stadium, following issues with the surface in previous matches.

Reiss Nelson played 45 minutes for Brentford at the weekend, almost matching his minutes for the entire remainder of the Premier League season so far.

The first official images of Arsenal’s 2026/27 home kit have leaked online, confirming prior reports and leaks about the design.

Borussia Dortmund are keen to sign Ethan Nwaneri this summer, but Arsenal are yet to hold talks with the player over his long-term future.

Jack Wilshere delivered an emotional speech to his Luton Town players following their win in the EFL Trophy final over the weekend.

Future Arsenal youngsters Edwin and Holger Quintero are impressing at the 2026 South American u17 Championship, helping Ecuador to the semi-finals.

Jeremy Doku believes Manchester City’s match against Arsenal this weekend is a potential title-decider, and he expects the Gunners to put up a fight.

Nico O’Reilly suffered a possible injury blow during Manchester City’s win over Chelsea on Sunday, putting his participation against Arsenal this weekend in doubt.

Arsenal have struggled with goalkeeper loans this season, with both Karl Hein and Lucas Nygaard sitting out of matches more often than not.

Ethan Nwaneri was an unused substitute for Marseille against FC Metz on Friday night, as his loan spell under new boss Habib Beye continues to underwhelm.

Arsenal loanee Louie Copley registered his first goal contribution in senior football on Saturday, providing an assist for Crawley Town away to Bristol Rovers.

Arsenal are keen to sign Morgan Rogers this summer, but they face serious competition and would have to pay a minimum of £80m for his signing.

Arsenal academy product Dan Casey has signed for Fulham, finally ending his long wait for a new club after the expiry of his Gunners contract last summer.

Alan Shearer has blasted Arsenal and suggested Bournemouth wanted the win more on Saturday, despite the Gunners’ ongoing fight for the Premier League title.